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10780Motorola Moto E (2015)http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-Moto-E-2015_id9252The new Moto E has both LTE, and non-LTE variants. The handset is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm processor (a Snapdragon 410 on the LTE version, and a Snapdragon 200 on the 3G-only version), and comes with a 4.5-inch, 540 x 960 pixels display - thus being slightly larger than the 2014 model. Other features include a 5 MP rear camera with 720p video recording, VGA front-facing camera, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of expandable internal memory, and a 2390 mAh battery that's "designed to last all day."]]>PhonesThu, 26 Feb 2015 02:48:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-Moto-E-2015_id9252/discussionsPhone ArenaLG Transpyrehttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Transpyre_id8992The LG Transpyre features a 4.5-inch screen with resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. Under the hood is a quad-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 CPU with the Adreno 306 GPU handling graphics. 1GB of RAM is on board with 8GB of native storage available. For those requiring addition storage, a 32GB capacity microSD slot is available. Back and front-facing cameras on the handset weigh in at 5MP and 1.3MP, respectively. A removable 2100mAh cell keeps the lights on, and Android 4.4.2 is pre-installed.]]>PhonesMon, 24 Nov 2014 04:59:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Transpyre_id8992/discussionsPhone ArenaMotorola DROID Turbohttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-DROID-Turbo_id8956Packing arguably one of the best hardware combinations available at the moment, the natural habitat of the Motorola DROID Turbo is somewhere near the very top of Mount Android, thanks to the 5.2-inch Quad HD display, the power-laden 2.7GHz Snapdragon 805, the 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM, the 21MP rear snapper capable of shooting 4K video clips, and the humongous, "two-day" 3,900mAh battery inside.]]>PhonesTue, 28 Oct 2014 11:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-DROID-Turbo_id8956/discussionsPhone ArenaApple iPad mini 3http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPad-mini-3_id8949The second-generation iPad mini with Retina display is technically Apple's third instalment in the iPad mini series. It's expected to retain the looks of the original, yet pack the more powerful Apple A8 system chip and likely get a higher-res, 8-megapixel camera.]]>PhonesThu, 16 Oct 2014 14:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPad-mini-3_id8949/discussionsPhone ArenaApple iPad Air 2http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPad-Air-2_id8948The iPad Air 2 is technically Apple's sixth generation iPad, and the second to carry the 'Air' moniker. It's slightly thinner than the original Air, but differs little in appearance. The main changes are under the hood: the tablet runs on iOS 8 and is powered by Apple's A8X chip, and it gets a higher-resolution 8-megapixel camera.]]>PhonesThu, 16 Oct 2014 08:06:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPad-Air-2_id8948/discussionsPhone ArenaGoogle Nexus 6http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-6_id8626The Nexus 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 805 system chip, the jewel in Qualcomm’s 32-bit crown. This is the last iteration of Qualcomm’s Krait CPU core architecture, with four cores running at up to 2.65GHz, along with 3GB of RAM, and Adreno 420 graphics. The devices sports a 5.96" AMOLED screen with 1440x2560 pixels resolution, a 13-megapixel shooter capable of capturing 4K videos, a secondary 2-megapixel unit can be found on the front alongside the two front facing speakers.]]>PhonesWed, 15 Oct 2014 11:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-6_id8626/discussionsPhone ArenaSony Xperia Z3vhttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-Z3v_id8957The Sony Xperia Z3v is a model made exclusively for Verizon. It offers a 5.2 inch Triluminos screen with resolution of 1080 x 1920. A quad-core 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 is under the hood with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of native storage. A 128GB capacity microSD slot is available for those who need more memory. The rear-facing camera weighs in at 20.7MP (with 4K video recording) and a 3200mAh battery keeps the lights on for as long as three days. With its IP68 certification, the Sony Xperia Z3v offers protection from dust and water. And the phone can connect to a PlayStation 4 Dual-Shock controller to play the console's games.]]>PhonesFri, 10 Oct 2014 05:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-Z3v_id8957/discussionsPhone ArenaApple iPhone 6 Plushttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-6-Plus_id8908The iPhone 6 Plus is Apple's largest smartphone ever, with a 5.5-inch display and a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels -- good for a pixel density of 401 ppi. The rest of the highlights of Apple's first phablet include a 64-bit dual-core A8 processor with an M8 co-processor, an 8-megapixel iSight camera with optical image stabilization and a two-tone LED flash, and, for the first time for an Apple device -- an NFC chip that facilitates mobile payments through the company's Apple Pay service.]]>PhonesTue, 09 Sep 2014 13:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-6-Plus_id8908/discussionsPhone ArenaApple iPhone 6http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-6_id8346The iPhone 6 represents Apple's second largest departure in terms of design since the iPhone 4, and ushers in an era of rounded aesthetics. Equipped with a 4.7-inch display, the iPhone 6 is also much larger than its predecessor, the iPhone 5s, but Apple has managed to trim some extra fat in order to make the new iPhone even thinner, at 6.9 mm (0.27 in).]]>PhonesTue, 09 Sep 2014 13:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-6_id8346/discussionsPhone ArenaMotorola Moto X (2014)http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-Moto-X-2014_id8897With the new Moto X we are getting a 5.2-inch AMOLED display running at 1080p, a customized Snapdragon 801 clocked at 2.5GHz, 2GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel camera, and a 2300mAh battery. The device measures 72.4 x 140.8mm (~2.85 x 5.54-inches) and the width ranges from 3.8 mm (0.15-inches) at the edge to 9.9mm (0.39-inches) at in the middle, and it will weigh 144 g (5.08oz). Sadly, the back logo is not a button, although it does look like one. But, the edge-to-edge design means that Motorola has been able to fit a slightly larger display in the same device width as the Samsung Galaxy S5.]]>PhonesThu, 04 Sep 2014 23:06:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-Moto-X-2014_id8897/discussionsPhone ArenaNokia Lumia 735http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-735_id8891The Nokia Lumia 735 comes with a mission: it is advertised as a 'selfie' phone, one with higher-res front-facing camera to allow you taking even better pictures of yourself. It's a 5-megapixel front shooter with a wide-angle lens that does that, plus, the phone has also got a 6.7-megapixel rear camera. For all else, this is a fairly typical Windows Phone 8.1 mid-ranger for late-2014: it's got a 4.7" 720p ClearBlack OLED display, Snapdragon 400 system chip, 1GB of RAM, and 8 gigs of internal storage. The difference with the otherwise almost identical Lumia 730 is that the 735 features 4G LTE connectivity and only one SIM card.]]>PhonesThu, 04 Sep 2014 04:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-735_id8891/discussionsPhone ArenaNokia Lumia 830http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-830_id8855The successor to the Lumia 820 is another colorful Windows Phone with signature characteristics like a Lumia 1020-like 10MP PureView rear camera with OIS, a removable back cover, and hardware capacitive buttons. Designed as an affordable high-end device, the Lumia 830 houses a 5-inch 720p panel, and it's powered by a quad-core Snapdragon CPU. It runs on Windows Phone 8.1 with the Lumia Denim update.]]>PhonesThu, 04 Sep 2014 03:55:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-830_id8855/discussionsPhone ArenaSamsung Galaxy Note Edgehttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Edge_id8887The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is a unique device and a first for Samsung: it comes with a screen that curves towards one of the edges of the phone and allowing users to quickly glance at notifications and also use this area to add more controls to the device. The Galaxy Note Edge is a phablet at heart: it packs a 5.6-inch 1440 x 2560-pixel (Quad HD) display. It's also got a powerful Snapdragon 805 system chip and a 16-megapixel OIS camera.]]>PhonesWed, 03 Sep 2014 09:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Edge_id8887/discussionsPhone ArenaSamsung Galaxy Note 4http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-4_id8577The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is the fourth instalment in the Note phablet series. It brings a much sharper, 5.7-inch 1440 x 2560-pixel (Quad HD) display, a powerful Exynos 5433 8-core system chip running at up to 1.9GHz, 3GB of RAM and a plentiful 32GB of internal storage in the basic model. The Note 4 is also the first in the Note series to get optical image stabilization for its main camera. In the Note 4, there is a 16-megapixel cam and a 3.7-megapixel front shooter for more detailed selfies.]]>PhonesWed, 03 Sep 2014 08:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-4_id8577/discussionsPhone ArenaHTC One (M8) for Windowshttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-One-M8-for-Windows_id8796Besides the OS, everything else in the One (M8) for Windows seems to be the same - the screen is still 5 inches big and has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the chipset powering the whole shebang is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 - a perfectly sufficient chip that will no doubt enable a very smooth and fluid user experience with Windows Phone 8.1.]]>PhonesTue, 19 Aug 2014 09:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-One-M8-for-Windows_id8796/discussionsPhone ArenaKyocera Brigadierhttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Kyocera-Brigadier_id8799The Kyocera Brigadier features a 4.5-inch 720p display, 1.4 GHz processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. There is 8 megapixels camera on the back, as well as a 2 megapixels front-shooter. The phone is IP68-certified and also meets the Military Standard 810G.]]>PhonesTue, 05 Aug 2014 05:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Kyocera-Brigadier_id8799/discussionsPhone ArenaSamsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S-10.5_id8662The 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display of the new Galaxy Tab S offers a 2,560 x 1,600 pixel resolution. That aside, the tablet features an octa-core Exynos 5420 SOC, 3GB of RAM, 2.1MP front-facing camera, 8MP rear camera with LED flash, and Android KitKat with Samsung’s latest Magazine UX. On the back, the device has the same dotted pattern seen on the rear cases of the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Samsung Galaxy K Zoom.]]>PhonesFri, 13 Jun 2014 00:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S-10.5_id8662/discussionsPhone ArenaLG G Pad 10.1http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-G-Pad-10.1_id8651The LG G Pad 10.1 has a 1280 by 800 pixel IPS-LCD display and a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU with 1GB of RAM. The tablet also sports a 5MP main camera, 16GB of storage, expandable via microSD cards, and all this is powered by 8000 mAh battery. On the software side, the slate supports the unique LG features like QPair 2.0, for getting phone notifications via Bluetooth, and responding directly from the tablet, as well as the Knock Code secure unlocking option.]]>PhonesThu, 12 Jun 2014 07:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-G-Pad-10.1_id8651/discussionsPhone ArenaLG G Pad 7.0http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-G-Pad-7.0_id8649The LG G Pad 7.0 boasts a 1280 by 800 pixel IPS-LCD display, and a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU with 1GB of RAM. The SoC of choice is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400. The tablet also sports a 3MP main camera and 8GB of storage expandable via microSD cards. The G Pad 7.0 has 4000 mAh battery.]]>PhonesThu, 12 Jun 2014 06:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-G-Pad-7.0_id8649/discussionsPhone ArenaLG G3http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-G3_id8347The new LG G3 flagship sports 5.5-inch, 1440 x 2560 (QHD) pixel resolution screen, which provides the super-crisp, 538 pixels per inch. Dimensions are pretty compact for the screen size, resulting in excellent 76.4% screen to body size ratio. The Android 4.4 KitKat-based handset is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 801 and 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM. It features 32GB of internal storage and a microSD slot. The main 13-megapixel rear shooter comes with the company's improved
Optical Image Stabilization+ and has a laser auto focus assist beam, which delivers fast focus even in low light scenarios. The 2.1-megapixel front-facing cam comes with an "enhanced selfie mode".]]>PhonesTue, 27 May 2014 12:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-G3_id8347/discussionsPhone ArenaHTC One mini 2http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-One-mini-2_id8378The One mini 2 sports a much smaller chassis than the One (M8), housing a 4.5" display with 720x1280 pixels of resolution. The rest of the specs make it a decent midranger, too, as the munchkin sports a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of internal storage (12 GB user-available). This time HTC has provided a microSD card slot, too. Add to these the new 5 MP wide-angle front camera, the BoomSound stereo speakers at the front, plus a larger, 2100 mAh battery, and the One mini 2 becomes a serious contender in the crowded midrange category. The handset runs on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat, with Sense 6.0 sprinkled on top.]]>PhonesThu, 15 May 2014 02:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-One-mini-2_id8378/discussionsPhone ArenaLG Lucid 3http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Lucid-3_id8596The LG Lucid 3 runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat and that aside, the handset isn’t particularly interesting. Even so, here’s what the smartphone offers: a 4.7-inch qHD (540 x 960) display, LTE connectivity, quad-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal memory, 5MP rear camera, and a 2,440 mAh battery. The Lucid 3 is Verizon’s first handset to come with Knock Code.]]>PhonesThu, 17 Apr 2014 05:11:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Lucid-3_id8596/discussionsPhone ArenaSamsung ATIV SEhttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-SE_id8534The ATIV SE runs Windows Phone 8 out of the box. It's a powerful LTE device with a 5-inch 1080p AMOLED display, a 2.3GHz quad-core CPU (presumably the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800), 2GB RAM, 16GB expandable storage memory, a pair of 13MP rear and 2MP front cameras with 1080p video recording, and a 2600mAh battery. It looks like a capable alternative to the Nokia Lumia Icon, another Verizon Windows Phone-exclusive. It also has some perks, such as Channel Surf for Smart TVs, Samsung Link for sharing content across devices, and ATIV Beam for sending files to Android devices.]]>PhonesFri, 04 Apr 2014 08:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-SE_id8534/discussionsPhone ArenaSamsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-4-8.0_id8357The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 comes with a 8-inch (800 x 1280 resolution) display, quad-core SoC, running at 1.2GHz and 1.5GB of RAM. Other features include Andorid 4.4 KitKat, 16GB internal storage, microSD slot, 3-megapixels back camera, and a 4,450mAh battery.]]>PhonesTue, 01 Apr 2014 02:32:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-4-8.0_id8357/discussionsPhone ArenaSamsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-4-10.1_id8406The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 comes with a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800 resolution) display, quad-core SoC, running at 1.2GHz and 1.5GB of RAM. Other features include Andorid 4.4 KitKat, 16GB internal storage, microSD slot, 3-megapixels back camera, and a 6,800mAh battery.]]>PhonesTue, 01 Apr 2014 01:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-4-10.1_id8406/discussionsPhone ArenaLG Optimus Exceed 2http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-Exceed-2_id8568The LG Optimus Exceed 2 is a prepaid smartphone for Verizon, with 4.5 inches WVGA display, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and 4 GB internal storage. A 5 megapixels camera with LED flash and autofocus is available on the back. The phone is running Android 4.4.2.]]>PhonesThu, 27 Mar 2014 02:42:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-Exceed-2_id8568/discussionsPhone ArenaHTC One (M8)http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-One-M8_id8242The new HTC One (M8) comes with a radically different than all else 'Duo' camera (this refers to the two rear cameras on its back) that allows you things like selecting the focus of an image after you capture it.The new One also comes with the latest Snapdragon 801 quad-core system chip, an even more intense aluminum unibody construction, and 25% more powerful BoomSound front-facing stereo speakers. And it's not just that - HTC has improved the phone all around, even adding expandable storage via microSD cards of up to 128 gigs. Actually, the only change we can think of in the new One that could possibly bring forth some negativism is the increased overall footprint of the device - it's just larger and a bit bulkier.]]>PhonesTue, 25 Mar 2014 10:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-One-M8_id8242/discussionsPhone ArenaSamsung Galaxy S5http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S5_id8202With a 5.1" 1080p screen, 16 MP camera and 2 GB of RAM, the Galaxy S5 might not be the utmost specs beast that the Android world has to offer, but it comes with plenty of new features, both in comparison with its predecessor, the S4, and when measured up to the other flagships. The heart beat sensor, for instance, is unique for the Galaxy S5, while something like the Finger Scanner can also be observed on the iPhone 5s, but in a rather different implementation. Samsung also introduced two new launch colors, including Copper Gold, and a brand new perforated design for the rear cover. The addition of Snapdragon 801 chipset brings on LTE-A download speeds, and 4K video recording, to an already superb handset.]]>PhonesMon, 24 Feb 2014 13:01:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S5_id8202/discussionsPhone ArenaHTC Desire 610http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-Desire-610_id8464The HTC Desire 610 is a mid-range Android smartphone with a 4.7-inch qHD display, 1.2GHz quad core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage and a 8-megapixe BSI camera.]]>PhonesMon, 24 Feb 2014 10:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-Desire-610_id8464/discussionsPhone ArenaSony Xperia Z2 Tablethttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-Z2-Tablet_id8419The Xperia Tablet Z is still one of the most highly coveted Android tablets in its class. It is only natural to have high expectations about its successor. Then again, the Xperia Tablet Z was so complete that it didn't leave that much room for improvement over a year. This isn't to say it didn't have any weak spots. For example, the Xpera Tablet Z2's 10.1-inch display has been reworked for the better. It offers better color reproduction and viewing angles compared to the Xperia Tablet Z1. Colors retain their consistency and distortion has been eliminated. On top of that, the Xpera Tablet Z2 manages to shave off some weight and thickness, while growing some additional muscle with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 801 CPU and 3GB of RAM. Everything else is largely the same. The design, the 6000mAh battery and the 2.2MP front/8MP rear cameras have all been preserved from last year. Although not innovative, the Xperia Tablet Z2 is durable, slick, and a great high-end slate overall.]]>PhonesMon, 24 Feb 2014 01:51:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-Z2-Tablet_id8419/discussionsPhone ArenaNokia Lumia Iconhttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-Icon_id8160With the Nokia Lumia Icon as a Verizon exclusive, our prayers for the Lumia 1520's awesome specs to appear in a more manageable body, have seemingly been answered. The handset is way more compact with its 5" Full HD display, but sports the same excellent 20 MP PureView camera with optical image stabilization, and not two or three, but four HAAC mics for noise cancellation, adding to the fast Snapdragon 800 chipset and 2 GB of RAM, making it one of the best Windows Phones a two-year contract can buy.]]>PhonesWed, 12 Feb 2014 12:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-Icon_id8160/discussionsPhone ArenaSamsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-NotePRO-12.2_id8273Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 came as the largest member of the S Pen-wielding family, equipped with powerful processors, 3 GB of RAM and a minimum of 32 GB storage. It takes full advantage of the big screen diagonal by offering Multi Window mode with up to four split-screens, as well as up to $700 worth of preinstalled media consumption and productivity apps and services.]]>PhonesMon, 06 Jan 2014 16:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-NotePRO-12.2_id8273/discussionsPhone ArenaMotorola Moto Ghttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-Moto-G_id8208Looking at its specs sheet, we're surprised to see how much bang the Moto G can deliver for its money. First and foremost, our eyes are treated to a 4.5-inch "edge-to-edge" LCD display with a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels. This gives us a figure of around 329ppi, which nothing short of great given the phone's cost. A layer of Gorilla Glass 3 protects the screen against light scratches. Then there's the processor ticking inside of the Moto G – a 1.2GHz, quad-core Snapdragon 400 silicon, which is no slouch by any means. 1GB of RAM is available on the device.]]>PhonesWed, 13 Nov 2013 08:25:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-Moto-G_id8208/discussionsPhone ArenaVerizon Wireless Ellipsis 7http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Verizon-Wireless-Ellipsis-7_id8207Verizon Ellipsis 7 is the first member of the carrier's Ellipsis brand. It is a 7-inch tablet running Android 4.2.2. The Ellipsis 7 has a 7-inch IPS display with "HD" resolution, which translates to a pixel count of 1280 by 800. Under the hood is a 1.2GHz quad-core processor.]]>PhonesThu, 31 Oct 2013 09:56:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Verizon-Wireless-Ellipsis-7_id8207/discussionsPhone ArenaApple iPad mini 2http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPad-mini-2_id8171The iPad mini with Retina Display kicker? That amazing 7.9" display carries the same resolution as the larger iPad. That's right, 2048x1536 pixels amounts to 326ppi pixel density, a record feat on a device that is basically all screen. Neither Nexus 7, nor the G Pad 8.3 can match this, but it's up to your if the premium design and the extra pixel density are worth the $399 starting price Apple is commanding for the iPad mini with Retina Display. Bear in mind that it is also incredibly thin and light, and all of that is achieved from an aluminum-crafted chassis that comes in the trendy Space Gray color now.]]>PhonesTue, 22 Oct 2013 13:30:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPad-mini-2_id8171/discussionsPhone ArenaApple iPad Airhttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPad-Air_id8053The iPad Air is Apple's fifth generation full-sized iPad tablet, and the name is definitelly fitting for this remarkable device. It is only 7.5 millimeters thin and weighs just 469 grams, making it the lightest slate of this size. Its screen is identical to the one we know from its predecessor - a 9.7-inch Retina Display with oleophobic coating and resolution of 1536 by 2048 pixels. Under the hood, Apple has chosen to install its A7 chip, which is the very same 64-bit SoC powering the iPhone 5s. As a result, the new iPad is two times faster than the previous model. With the 5MP iSight camera, one can take detailed photos and 1080p Full HD videos, while the FaceTime HD front-facing snapper is ideal for video chats and self portraits. Connecting to the internet is done either via Wi-Fi, or over a 4G LTE network, should you choose a cellular-enabled iPad Air model. Apple's iOS 7 operating system is loaded onto the tablet, with iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps included at no cost.]]>PhonesTue, 22 Oct 2013 13:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPad-Air_id8053/discussionsPhone ArenaNokia Lumia 2520http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-2520_id8188Nokia's first modern tablet, the Lumia 2520, gives Microsoft's own Surface line a run for its money with LTE connectivity, thin and light polycarbonate body, quad-core Snapdragon 800, 6.7 MP camera and great Full HD display with outdoor readability enhancements.]]>PhonesTue, 22 Oct 2013 03:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-2520_id8188/discussionsPhone ArenaHTC One maxhttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-One-max_id8008Clad in an aluminum body, the HTC One Max looks like a natural addition to the One and One mini - three's a family, and now HTC has most every market niche covered. It's not a unibody design, though, so thankfully you can pry off the battery cover and add a microSD card for more storage to load all those movies you are going to carry. The battery compartment is sealed, but it's a 3300 mAh unit, so no sweat, at least until we do the first battery tests.
The phablet is not for the faint of heart, though, as with its 164.5 x 82.5 x 10.29 mm dimensions and 217g of weight, it is one "supersized" handset, as HTC itself is calling it in the description.
You get your excellent BoomSound speakers at the front, but the back strays away from the One portfolio design paradigm, adding a flat and square fingerprint scanner, which can unlock your handset or start up to three favorite applications immediately upon touching it with three different fingerprints - a pretty svelte idea.]]>PhonesMon, 14 Oct 2013 05:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-One-max_id8008/discussionsPhone ArenaBlackBerry Z30http://www.phonearena.com/phones/BlackBerry-Z30_id7519The BlackBerry Z30 includes a 5-inch 720p (295 ppi) AMOLED display, the largest of any BB phone, and also the now aging aged Snapdragon S4 Pro with the four CPUs running at 1.7GHz. Blackberry is yet to shed light on whether we're talking about a dual-core or quad-core, though the less potent version seems likely. In terms of memory, you'll find 2GB RAM, with just 16GB of internal storage, though you can expand that via a microSD card. BlackBerry claims that the battery on the Z30, at 2880mAh, coupled with software optimizations, offers 50% more battery life than its current competitors, though manufactures have a pretty shady track record when it comes to this particular bit of hardware, and its actual capabilities.
Turning to the camera on the Z30, an increasingly relevant component of the entire package a smartphone offers lately, we're welcomed by a 8MP rear camera with Auto Focus, 5x digital zoom and a an LED flash. The large five element lens with an aperture of f/2.2 mean that the unit will capture a lot of light, resulting in great shots. The snapper, as is to be expected, is capable of 1080p video capture, and comes with what BB chose to call “Time Shift” – a feature that basically allows you to choose and adjust faces from several snaps, so say goodbye to ill-timed shots.
In terms of connectivity and extras, the Z30 is anything but lacking – you get GPS, 4G LTE connectivity and Wi-Fi, of course, but also Bluetooth 4.0 LE (low energy), NFC, and the rather nice perk that is a microHDMI port.]]>PhonesWed, 18 Sep 2013 06:30:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/BlackBerry-Z30_id7519/discussionsPhone ArenaApple iPhone 5chttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-5c_id7983The iPhone 5c replaces the iPhone 5 in the Apple stable, inheriting its internals, like the A6 processor, 4" screen and 8 MP camera, but wraps them up in "unapologetically plastic," candy chassis that can be mixed and matched in many colors with the new slotted cases. It is Apple's first take at the upper mid-range concept, and runs the newest iOS 7 without a hitch.]]>PhonesTue, 10 Sep 2013 13:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-5c_id7983/discussionsPhone ArenaApple iPhone 5shttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-5s_id7710The iPhone 5s is not a radical departure in design for Apple, save for one very important feature. No, we don't mean the new Space Gray and Gold colors. We have in mind the home button that has been on iPhones from day one, is now turned into a fingerprint scanner dubbed Touch ID. It lets you unlock the phone and authorize purchases, safely storing your fingerprints in the A7 processor itself, out of the reach for anyone but a few default iOS 7 apps.
This A7 processor debuts on the iPhone 5s as the first 64-bit mobile chipset in use on a commercial device, utilized by the latest flat and minimalistic iOS 7 that has been rewritten to take advantage of the 64-bit system. It sports a dedicated M7 co-processor for always-on motion sensing, too.
The iSight camera stayed 8 MP, but is much improved, with larger pixels, wider aperture, and the ability to shoot slow motion videos, not to mention the dual two-tone LED flash on the back that strives for natural skin color representation.]]>PhonesTue, 10 Sep 2013 13:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-5s_id7710/discussionsPhone ArenaSamsung Galaxy Note 3http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3_id7984The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the first device ever to feature 3GB of RAM. With it, Samsung makes the jump to 1080p full HD displays on phablets and it adopts a new textured back. The Note 3 features a larger than before 5.7” 1080p Super AMOLED display, but it retains a more compact profile. There is a 13-megapixel camera with improved flash, and of course an all new S Pen with improved functionality.]]>PhonesWed, 04 Sep 2013 13:50:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3_id7984/discussionsPhone ArenaSamsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-10.1-2014-Edition_id8139The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) is a powerful 10-inch tablet with a high-resolution display. The display features a 2560 x 1600-pixel resolution, and under the hood there is an octa-core Samsung chip clocked at 1.9GHz for the 3G/Wi-Fi version or Snapdragon 800 for the LTE variant, and an impressive 3GB of RAM. The Note 10.1 2014 features an 8-megapixel main and a 2-megapixel front cameras. It will arrive in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models.]]>PhonesWed, 04 Sep 2013 13:33:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-10.1-2014-Edition_id8139/discussionsPhone ArenaLG G Pad 8.3http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-G-Pad-8.3_id8141LG G Pad 8.3 has the first FHD display on an 8 inch slate. The actual size of the glass is 8.3 inches, carrying a resolution of 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA). A quad-core 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor is under the hood. Using the QPair app, each call and message that appears on a smartphone will also appear on the tablet and simple replies can be send through the G Pad.
With the 8.3 inch screen, the LG G Pad 8.3 offers an updated version of QSlide, which lets you choose between three different apps at the same time thanks to the larger glass. With Slide Aside, using a three finger slide allows you to move an open app off to the side of the screen and open a new one. The KnockON feature allows users to turn the slab on or off by tapping on the screen.
The LG G Pad 8.3 features 2GB of RAM, with 16GB of native storage. The back and front facing cameras weigh in at 5MP and 1.2MP respectively and a 4600mAh cell keeps the lights on. Android 4.2.2 is pre-installed and the tablet will be available in black and white, weighing 338g.]]>PhonesSun, 01 Sep 2013 09:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-G-Pad-8.3_id8141/discussionsPhone ArenaSamsung Convoy 3http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Convoy-3_id8062The Convoy 3 is the latest member of the rugged Convoy line of Samsung. It is a modest upgrade from the Convoy 2, as the style and color has changed some, though it retains a color external display and music control buttons. It comes with stereo speakers, as well as a microSD memory card slot.]]>PhonesTue, 13 Aug 2013 01:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Convoy-3_id8062/discussionsPhone ArenaLG G2http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-G2_id7969The LG G2 is a high-end Android smartphone - an embodiment of cutting-edge hardware and precision-polished software, sprinkled with a handful of innovative goodies all over. It comes with top-of-the-line specifications, including a 5.2-inch, 1080p display made using IPS LCD technology, a quad-core Snapdragon 800 chip running at 2.3GHz, and 2GB of RAM. In terms of performance, the device should rank among the best handsets to date. Further down the list we have an advanced 13MP camera that stands out with cool features like optical image stabilization and 1080p video capturing at 60 frames per second. A notable multimedia feature is the support for 24-bit, 192kHz audio. The design of the LG G2 is quite unusual for its volume and power buttons are placed on the back. Its thickness of 9 millimeters is acceptable considering that inside the phone you'll find a 3000mAh removable battery. 32GB of on-board storage are present, expandable further through the use of a microSD card (in some markets).]]>PhonesWed, 07 Aug 2013 10:17:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-G2_id7969/discussionsPhone ArenaMotorola Moto Xhttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-Moto-X_id7885The revolutionary Moto X lets you customize every nook and cranny of the outer appearance, down to your own boot animation, and headphones to match your back cover color. Every aspect of the phone was rehashed in line with the function it performs, rather than chasing the specs-o-meter. Moto went with OLED, as it makes possible the Active Display notification function, but it is a standard RGB matrix OLED, so you still get plenty of true pixel density, "without wasting power on pixels most people can't see".
The X8 processor might have "just" two CPU cores, but it is rethought from the ground up to make the always-on environmental awareness of the phone possible with power-sipping extra processing cores. The 10 MP camera might not be in line with the 13 MP on current flagships, but is the first to utilize the Clear Pixel technology that lets it soak much more light, and so on.]]>PhonesThu, 01 Aug 2013 14:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-Moto-X_id7885/discussionsPhone ArenaGoogle Nexus 7 (2013)http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-7-2013_id8021The second generation Google Nexus 7 tablet contiinues with the tradition of the first to offer great specs at cost, which ballooned the Android tablets market share, chipping away at the archrival's iPad domination. The 2013 iteration of the Nexus 7 comes with the record for a tablet 323ppi pixel density, quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 5 MP camera on the back, all for the low starting price of $230, cementing its place in the tablet hall of fame.]]>PhonesWed, 24 Jul 2013 11:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-7-2013_id8021/discussionsPhone ArenaMotorola DROID MAXXhttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-DROID-MAXX_id7970Motorola DROID MAXX has a 3500 mAh battery, which is 200 mAh more than its predecessor, and the kind of capacity only phablets get equipped with nowadays, and cited for up to 48 hours of battery life. That capacity is keeping the lights on a very interesting set of specs - 5" HD OLED display (not PenTile), 1.7 GHz homemade processor, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. Exact dimensions go as follows: 137.5x71.20x8.5 mm, so pretty thin despite the giant battery, and fairly light for a 5-incher at 160 grams, or 5.6 ounces.
The "Motorola X8 Mobile Computing System" SoC sports 1.7 GHz dual-core application processor, 400 MHz quad-core GPU, natural language processor, and a contextual computing processor, for an octa-core concoction, claims Moto.
The 10 MP camera on the back sports the new ClearPixel technology, which applies different RGBC color filter than the traditional Bayer RGBG one, bringing in more photons at low-light scenarios thus dealing better with blur and noise, at least on theory.]]>PhonesTue, 23 Jul 2013 10:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-DROID-MAXX_id7970/discussionsPhone ArenaMotorola DROID Ultrahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-DROID-Ultra_id7972The Motorola Droid Ultra comes with a 5-inch HD display. The device is both thinner and more durable than earlier devices thanks to a new unibody kevlar construction. Thickness comes at the slim 7.18mm making this the thinnest 4G LTE phone out there.
A brand new dual-core X8 Mobile Computing system is powering the device allowing exciting new features like ‘Touchless control’ that has your phone listening to you at all times, something we saw on the Moto X leaks. There's also the 'active display' technology that only lights up a part of the screen to conserve battery. Technically, a dual-core processor is what's under the hood, don't get fooled by the '8-core' talk in the event.
The Droid Ultra features an f/2.4 10-megapixel camera and chances are this is the same unit we'll see on the Motorola Moto X.]]>PhonesTue, 23 Jul 2013 10:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-DROID-Ultra_id7972/discussionsPhone Arena